The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Numbers 18:21,
"I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work they do while serving at the tent of meeting."
In this verse the Lord tells Aaron that he gives all the tithes in Israel to the Levites for their work at the tabernacle.
I notice that "gift" and "give" are prominent words in this chapter. The Lord says he gave the Levites to Aaron and his offspring as a gift to the priests, verse 6. He also tells Aaron that he gave him the service of the priesthood as a gift, verse 7. Eight times the Lord tells Aaron of gifts he gives him, including the tithes mentioned above.
I am reminded of the reality that God is a gift giver. The greatest of all gifts is that which is articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." Our salvation is the greatest gift we can receive from anyone!
"I give to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as their inheritance in return for the work they do while serving at the tent of meeting."
In this verse the Lord tells Aaron that he gives all the tithes in Israel to the Levites for their work at the tabernacle.
I notice that "gift" and "give" are prominent words in this chapter. The Lord says he gave the Levites to Aaron and his offspring as a gift to the priests, verse 6. He also tells Aaron that he gave him the service of the priesthood as a gift, verse 7. Eight times the Lord tells Aaron of gifts he gives him, including the tithes mentioned above.
I am reminded of the reality that God is a gift giver. The greatest of all gifts is that which is articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." Our salvation is the greatest gift we can receive from anyone!
This gift is given us from the Lord for simply placing our faith in him.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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